Speech Pathologist, Per Diem

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree: Required

• Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required

• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Required

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.

• Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.

• Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.

• Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.

• Supervises assistants and support staff.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.